Paid Paternity/Family Leave by State

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026

Whether the state requires paid family leave for new fathers, weeks of paid leave, and employer threshold for coverage.

50 States2 data columnsLast updated: April 2026

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Required	Weeks Paid	Threshold
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
Yes	8 weeks	5+ employees
Yes	12 weeks	All
Yes	12 weeks	All
Yes (2026)	12 weeks	10+ employees
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
No (TDI only)	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
Yes (2026)	12 weeks	All
Yes (2026)	12 weeks	All
Yes	12 weeks	All
No	0	N/A
Yes (2026)	12 weeks	All
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
Voluntary	6 weeks	Opt-in
Yes	12 weeks	All
No	0	N/A
Yes	12 weeks	All
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
Yes	12 weeks	25+ employees
No	0	N/A
Yes	6 weeks	All
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
Yes	12 weeks	All
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
No	0	N/A
Yes	12 weeks	All

Federal FMLA provides 12 weeks unpaid leave for eligible employees of employers with 50+ workers. State PFML programs are typically funded via payroll tax. Adoptive and foster parents are usually eligible on equal terms.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.